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Software Name      BIOS Update Utility

Support models     ThinkPad X60, X60s

Operating Systems  Microsoft Windows Vista  32-bit
                   Microsoft Windows Vista  64-bit (*1)(*2)
                   Microsoft Windows XP  Home Edition, Professional
                   Microsoft Windows 2000

                   Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
                   support which Operating Systems.

Version            2.18


*1: If Windows Vista 64-bit is already installed on your system, then you must
    use the BIOS Update CD for the BIOS update.
*2: Windows Vista 64-bit supports Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors only.


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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES

  This package updates the BIOS (including system program and Embedded
  Controller program) stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix problems, add new
  functions, or expand functions as noted below.

  If Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit version has been installed on your system,
  use the BIOS Update CD for the BIOS update.

  This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.


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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
  Version 2.18

[Important updates]
  Nothing.

[New functions or enhancements]
  Nothing.

[Problem fixes]
- The computer with RICOH CardBus Controller has slow data transfer performance.


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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED

  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Turn on the computer.
  3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button"
     message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key.
     The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears,
     type the correct password.
  4. Check the BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
  5. Turn off the computer.


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NOTES

- If you use Windows Vista, before applying this BIOS into the system, you
  should install Windows Vista KB 937500. The information of KB937500 is located
  in the following Microsoft's site.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937500/en-us

  To verify if KB937500 is installed properly,
  1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
  2. Find 'Programs and Features' and click. If this option does not exist on
     the window, choose Classic View to find it.
  3. On 'Tasks' pane, click on "View installed updates".
  4. Verify that KB937500 is included in the list of installed updates.

- This package does not work on Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit systems. Use the
  BIOS Update CD for BIOS updates for Windows Vista 64-bit systems.


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UPDATING THE BIOS

Notes:
- If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update
  the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Version
  Information section.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS.
- If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator,
  turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote
  Deployment Manager) or similar environment.

Attention:
  Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed.
  IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY
  HAVE TO BE REPLACED.


Manual Update

  1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the target computer.
  2. Start Windows Vista 32-bit, XP, 2000 and logon with administrative
     privileges on the target computer.
  3. Double-click 7buj27us.exe to extract it to your hard drive. 
     The default location is C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7buj27us
  4. For Windows Vista, click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories,
     then click Run...
     For Windows XP/2000, click Start, then click Run...
  5. Specify WINUPTP.EXE with the full path name where you saved the package,
     then click OK.
     Example: C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7buj27us\WINUPTP.EXE
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  7. Select 'Update ThinkPad BIOS' and follow the instructions on the screen.
  8. After the update has been completed, the program shows a message 'Flash
     Update has been successfully completed...'.
     Follow the instructions on the screen to restart the computer.


Unattended Update

  This procedure is intended only for system administrators. The BIOS is updated
  without any user interaction.

- Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the files.
- At the command line, execute WINUPTP.EXE with the -S option.
  Example: C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7buj27us\WINUPTP -s

  To view the update result, refer to the WINUPTP.log file created at the same
  directory of the package.


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INITIALIZING BIOS

  BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS
  settings:

  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Turn on the computer.
  3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button"
     message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key.
     The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears,
     type the correct password.
  4. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
  5. Select Yes.
  6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
  7. Select Yes.
  8. Restart the computer.

  Note:
  After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had
  changed previously.


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VERSION INFORMATION

  The following versions of BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been
  released to date.

  Package            BIOS  (BIOS ID)   ECP   (ECP ID)    Rev.  Issue Date
  -------------      ----------------  ----------------  ----  ----------
  2.18               2.18 (7BETD7WW)   1.13              01    2008/12/05
  2.17               2.17 (7BETD6WW)   1.13
  2.16               2.16 (7BETD5WW)   1.13
  2.15               2.15 (7BETD4WW)   1.13
  2.14               2.14 (7BETD3WW)   1.13
  2.13               2.13 (7BETD2WW)   1.13
  2.12               2.12 (7BETD1WW)   1.13
  2.11               2.11 (7BETD0WW)   1.13
  2.10               2.10 (7BETC9WW)   1.13
  2.09               2.09 (7BETC8WW)   1.10
  2.07               2.07 (7BETC6WW)   1.10
  2.06               2.06 (7BETC5WW)   1.10
  2.05               2.05 (7BETC4WW)   1.10
  2.04               2.04 (7BETC3WW)   1.09
  2.03               2.03 (7BETC2WW)   1.09
  2.02               2.02 (7BETC1WW)   1.09
  2.00f              2.00f(7BETB9WW)   1.08
  1.10               1.10 (7BET50WW)   1.08
  1.09               1.09 (7BET49WW)   1.07
  1.06               1.06 (7BET46WW)   1.04
  1.03               1.05 (7BET45WW)   1.04
  1.01               1.04 (7BET44WW)   1.02
  1.00               1.03 (7BET43WW)   1.01

  To check the version of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program, refer to the
  Determining which version is installed section.


Summary of Changes

  Where: <   >        Package version
         [Important]  Important update
         (New)        New function or enhancement
         (Fix)        Correction to existing function

<2.18>
 - (Fix) The computer with RICOH CardBus Controller has slow data transfer
         performance.

<2.17>
 - (Fix) The computer may hang while formatting CardBus ATA drive on Windows
         Vista 64-bit SP1. (BIOS)

<2.16>
 - (Fix) WOL(Wake on LAN) may fail. (BIOS)

<2.15>
- (New) When Power button of Power Options in Control panel is set to
        "Do nothing" for "When I close the lid of my portable computer:"
        in Extended desktop, Extended desktop is kept even by closing
        portable computer. (BIOS)

<2.14>
 - (Fix) The process of Fingerprint authentication at power-on was improved. 
         (BIOS)     
 - (Fix) Memory address more than 4GB can't be accessed under Vista WindowsPE.
         (BIOS) 
 - (Fix) Intermittent errors, such as device unrecognized, may occur at
         wake-up after BIOS configuration was changed in BIOS Setup during
         hibenation. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) A Post error may intermittently occur at wake-up from hibernation
         after ThinkPad BIOS Setting for Windows was run. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) This BIOS contains a workaround of resolution change issue.
         When using an Intel Graphics model on a minidock with an external
         monitor set to SXGA, the resolution will intermittently be changed
         in certain docking/undocking situations switch to XGA. (BIOS)  

<2.13>
 - (Fix) The data transfer rate is extremely slow using IBA(Intel
         Boot Agent) PXE protocol. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) An error may happen on updating the BIOS. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) Provided BIOS level solution for the issue of extended
         video model disabled after undock/dock operartion. (BIOS) 
 - (Fix) Fingerprint authentication fails once at power-on time, 
         power-on password prompt appears immediately. (BIOS) 

<2.12>
 - (New) The firmware version of TPM chip was upped to 1.2.0B.0D.
         (BIOS)
         Note: BIOS update on the PC with Revision 0D TPM chip and
               with 7BETD1WW BIOS or later versions to 7BETD0WW or
               older versions is inhibited.   
 - (Fix) Even if the password was not actually changed under CSS
         (Client Security Solution), a message showing it being
         changed may appear and authentication may be failed even 
         by entering the password. (BIOS)  

<2.11>
 - (Fix) The system can fail to boot from an optical drive. (BIOS)

<2.10>
[Important Updates]
 - This BIOS contains a critical processor microcode update to improve
   system reliability.  Lenovo highly recommends that you apply this
   BIOS update.

 - (Fix) Upgraded to the latest microcode update for Intel Core 2 Duo
         processor.
 - (Fix) The CPU clock may down during charging the battery. (EC)

<2.09>
 - (Fix) On a system with Windows Vista, the system may display the following
         error message during each power on, then cannot boot from the hard
         drive.
         2100: Initialization error on HDD(Main hard disk drive)
 - (Fix) On a system with Windows Vista, the display resolution changes
         to VGA mode(640x480) after the LCD cover is closed and opened.
         (BIOS)

<2.07>
 - (Fix) "SATA Controller Mode Option" is changed to "Compatibility"
         when the system boots up without the primary Hard Drive. "SATA
         Controller Mode Option" is displayed in the BIOS Setup Utility.
          "Config"->"Serial ATA(SATA)"->"SATA Controller Mode Option"
         (BIOS)
 - (Fix) The SMBIOS structure which represents Modem jack(RJ-11) is not
         displayed. (BIOS)

<2.06>
 - (New) Support of Microsoft Windows Vista. (BIOS)
 - (New) Support of Intel(R) Virtulization Technology.
         A new Intel(R) Virtulization Technology option  is added to
         CPU of Config menu in BIOS Setup Utility.
            Config->CPU->Intel(R) Virtulization Technology
         The Intel(R) Virtulization Technology option is always set to
         "disabled" after the BIOS was updated or flashed. The option
         needs to be set "enabled" if necessary after BIOS
         update/flash. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) POST error 1804 may appear at system power on with some types
         of USB devices.  (BIOS)
 - (Fix) When EMM386.EXE is used at system boot from PC-DOS on a USB
         memory key, the system may hang or the wrong data may be
         accessed on the hard drive while reading or writing. (BIOS)

<2.05>
 - (New) Maximum Graphics Memory size increases to 224MB. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) If the computer is forcibly shut down by special conditions
         (such like the power button being pressed for seconds or the
         battery down in suspend mode), the computer may not work
         after power on. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) The computer may be shutdown by a certain 3G GPRS card in
         the PC card slot. (EC)
 - (Fix) Once Active Protection System is disabled, it cannot be
         enabled again until the system is restarted. (EC)

<2.04>
 - (Fix) Needs to enter a BIOS supervisor password after BIOS update
         to 7BETB9WW/2.00f or later version from 7BET50WW/1.08
         (or older version), if the BIOS supervisor password is set
         at BIOS update.
         Note that this problem does not occur, once the system booted
         with BIOS 7BETB9WW or later version. If your X60 runs without
         problems after installing 7BETC2WW/2.03, no need to update to
         7B9ETC3WW/2.04.

<2.03>
 - (Fix) Windows desktop Icon location may be changed after Lid
         open/close. (BIOS)
         Note:
            To resolve this problem, after updating the BIOS with
            this package, the following display driver must be
            installed, again.
              Video driver Intel 900/950/910GML/915GM/940GML/945GM
              Version 6.14.10.4693 or higher

<2.02>
 - (New) Support for new chipset/processor by SMBIOS
 - (Fix) Wrong data may be written to hard drive, when EMM386.EXE of
         IBM PC-DOS is used. (BIOS)

<2.00f>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad X60/X60s 2006 autumn model

<1.10>
 - (New) Upgraded to the latest microcode for Intel Core processor.
 - (Fix) Timeout may take more than 30 seconds if PXE (Preboot
         eXecution Environment) network boot fails. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) POST1820 error occurs on the following system condition.
         - Wireless WAN model, and
         - WWAN is disabled by BIOS Setup or Wireless hardware switch.
           (BIOS Setup->Config-> Network->Internal Wireless Device),
           and
         - An external USB Finger Print reader is connected to the
           left side USB port of the system or any USB port in the
           docking station. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) When a system with a USB floppy drive in Ultrabase is
         hot-docked, the USB floppy drive is intermittently not
         recognized. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) The battery may not continue to be charged after the system
         was resumed from Suspend or Hibernation mode even if the
         battery was charged before entering the power saving mode.
         (EC)

<1.09>
 - (New) Support of external 1920x1200 resolution wide display.
         (BIOS)
 - (Fix) Docking system in the Dock/Mini Dock sometimes does not
         appear to be complete.(BIOS)
 - (Fix) When the Password reset service of BIOS Setup is enabled
         (BIOS Setup->Security->Password->Password reset service) and
         Passphrase is disabled (BIOS Setup->Security->Password->Using
         Passphrase), POP(Power On Password) or HDP(Hard Disk
         Password) may not be unlocked with a registered password by
         the Password reset service. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) Even if CD-ROM speed is set to "Silent mode" in BIOS Setup,
         the "Silent mode" may be changed to "Normal mode".(BIOS)
 - (Fix) The process to recognize the kind of adapter connecting the
         system just after the OS boot was improved. (EC)
 - (Fix) A POST error message at no bootable device was changed.(BIOS)
 - (Fix) Display switching to external Display or Projector via
         Presentation Director is sometimes failed . (BIOS)
 - (Fix) HDD reset may not be issued to secondary HDD of Ultrabase
         when communication reset is required. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) Entering standby may fail in a certain case.  USB host
         controller setting is changed to fix. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) The EC intermittenly hangs. (ThinkLight does not light.) (EC)

<1.06>
 - (Fix) Acoustic noise may be heard when a USB1.1 device is
         connected to the system in battery mode. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) The suspend beep volume does not coincide with a sound
         volume set by user. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) 1400 by 1050 pixels can be selected as a screen resolution
         by Display property or an application softtware. (BIOS)

<1.03>
 - (New) POST2100 error is subdivided  to show individual error
         message for hard drive.(BIOS)
 - (Fix) Performance degradation occurs on infrared device at 4Mbps
         transfer date. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) Data Execution Prevention is not correctly disabled in BIOS
         Setup utility. (BIOS)

<1.01>
 - (New) Improvement for the process of the power-on control.(EC)
 - (Fix) If the hard disk with a password is attached to the docking
         station during standby mode, the hard disk may not be
         recognized. (BIOS)
 - (Fix) The system may hang very intermittently by reboot under DOS
         mode. (BIOS)

<1.00>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad X60 and X60s.


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BIOS INFORMATION

Memory Map Information
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Reserved Area:
The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS and others.
(When Intel Turbo Memory is installed in your system, conventional memory
addresses are reserved 12 Kbytes more.)

  C0000-CE7FF : Reserved for Video BIOS
  CE800-D07FF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a)
  DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*b)
  E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

  Notes:
   *a: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM
       option under Config and Network in BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will
       disable PXE and WOL features.
   *b: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under
       Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice does not affect
       using USB devices in Windows operating systems.

Usable Area:
The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386.

  D0800-DBFFF

  Note: Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers
        or others by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the
        design of each Operating System.


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TRADEMARKS

* Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo.

* IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
* Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
* Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* RICOH is a registered trademark of RICOH Co., Ltd.

Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.
